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Metering review for a smarter energy future

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has put forward a recommendation for a 100 per cent uptake of smart meters by 2030, as part of a suite of reforms putting customers at the heart of the transition to net zero.

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Greater clarity around social licence among final recommendations to improve certainty on transmission

In recognition of the critical role communities play in getting to net zero, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recommended the national framework provide greater clarity around social licence.

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Our strategic direction

The AEMC has released a 3 year strategic plan which outlines how we will adapt our organisation to meet the opportunities & challenges of the energy transition.

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Australian Energy Market Commission

The rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. We make and amend the National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and National Energy Retail Rules. We also provide market development advice to governments.

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25 January 2023

The AEMC welcomes appointments to the Reliability Panel

The AEMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Origin Energy’s Keith Robertson as the Market Customers representative to ...

22 December 2022

Extension for operational security mechanism final determination

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will now publish the final determination and rule for the Operational security mechanism rule ...

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ERC0290 Operational security mechanism

22 December 2022

Final rule supports timely and efficient investment in electricity transmission infrastructure

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has published a final determination and rule that will clarify processes associated with the ...

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ERC0343 Establishing revenue determinations for Intending TNSPs

15 December 2022

New rules to manage the risk of reduction in supply for Victorian gas users

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final rule to enable the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to ...

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GRC0065 DWGM interim LNG storage measures

15 December 2022

Final decision on Origin Electricity’s administered pricing direct cost compensation claim

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final decision on a claim for compensation for direct costs from ...

15 December 2022

Final decision on Basslink’s administered pricing direct cost compensation claim

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final decision on a claim for compensation for direct costs from ...

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04 November 2022

Infographic | Smart meters are a key enabler in the transition to net zero

Smart meters are foundational to a more connected, modern and efficient energy system that supports future technologies, services and innovations.

27 October 2022

Infographic | Improving certainty to enable the transmission needed for net zero

The way we generate electricity is changing and will continue to evolve. Generators (including wind and solar) are spreading out ...

04 November 2022

Infographic | Achieving 100% coverage by 2030

Reaching the new target...

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30 January 2023

National Electricity Rules - latest version

30 January 2023

National Gas Rules - latest version

30 January 2023

National Energy Retail Rules - latest version

30 January 2023

National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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